NZ-AU: IREN to Release FY25 Results on August 28, 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, on Thursday, August 28, 2025 and host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast will be recorded, and … Read more

NZ-AU: U.S. and Australia Support for Nova’s Estelle Project

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage Alaska, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to provide an update where both Alaska State government officials and the Australian Consular-General have shown strong support for the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in recent … Read more

PRCA Thailand Conference Reveals Nine in Ten Thais Want Transparency as AI Use Explodes

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – As Thailand accelerates investment in artificial intelligence (AI), new research from PRCA APAC and YouGov reveals that trust is the cornerstone of public acceptance. While there is cautious optimism and strong calls for regulation, the Thai public expects transparency from brands … Read more

Embracing calculated risks while steering clear of the unavoidable: Octa Broker on trading and market dangers

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Risk is an unavoidable part of our life, present in every decision we make or choose not to make. Nowhere, however, is the risk more pronounced than in the fast-paced world of financial markets. Indeed, the constantly shifting economic landscape, … Read more

Serious crash closes Hutt Road

Source: New Zealand Police A serious crash has closed State Highway 2/Hutt Road, just north of the Ngauranga interchange. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 8.30pm. Indications are that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Motorists will need to take State Highway 1/The Haywards as an alternate … Read more

Embark on a Dream Journey: “Thai’d Up This Summer” with Amazing Thailand 2025

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – To celebrate the Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), proudly launches the “Your Dream of Thailand Academy” campaign under the vibrant theme Thai’d Up This Summer. The initiative highlights diverse tourism pathways with a special … Read more

Incident, Manurewa train station

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Peter Raynes: Police were notified of an incident near Manurewa train station at around 6pm this evening. Emergency services are currently responding. Police would like to reassure the community that there is no risk to public safety and advise that an increased Police presence can be expected in … Read more

Legislation – New RMA Amendment to Speed Up Consenting of Much-Needed New Generation

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa is celebrating a significant win for New Zealand’s energy sector, with Parliament today passing the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill at its third reading. The new Act am MIL OSI

NZ underscores commitment to Pacific regionalism

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has emphasised New Zealand’s commitment to Pacific regionalism during the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji today.  “New Zealand is a steadfast and long-standing advocate for Pacific regionalism, as a founding member of the Pacific Islands Forum and host of the inaugural Forum Leaders Meeting … Read more

Gentari Breaks Ground on Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project

Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Clean energy solutions provider Gentari yesterday marked the groundbreaking of the Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage project (Project Maryvale), a key milestone in delivering reliable, low-carbon energy for New South Wales (NSW). Gentari & PCL leaders break ground at Maryvale Solar … Read more

RMA reforms to deliver jobs and growth

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s second RMA Amendment Bill has passed into law, bringing in sweeping changes to many of the handbrakes on New Zealanders’ lives, helping to drive economic growth, and laying the groundwork for job creation,” RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Resource Management Act (RMA) has been holding New Zealand … Read more

Legislation – Govt’s justification for last-minute RMA changes appears to directly contradict EU Free Trade Agreement – Choose Clean Water

Source: Tom Kay, Choose Clean Water The Government’s attempt to justify last-minute changes to the Resource Management Act appear to contradict New Zealand’s commitments under our Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, say freshwater campaign group Choose Clean Water. On Tuesday, the Government issued a press release stating that its last-minute changes to the Resource … Read more

Defence News – NZDF and University of Auckland collaborate on low-cost lifesaving locator for people at sea

Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A low-cost floating reflector to enable space-based synthetic aperture radar to detect people lost at sea is being developed by University of Auckland scientists in collaboration with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The device could be a lifesaver in the Pacific and help New Zealand keep watch over … Read more

Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Awards finalists announced

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Award finalists highlight the wide range of great work under way to keep our seafood sector productive and fisheries healthy, says deputy director-general Fisheries New Zealand Dan Bolger. The finalists for this year’s awards include people and groups with projects ranging from reseeding initiatives … Read more

New research centre boost to Upper Hutt economy

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a new Biodiversity Research Centre future-proofing New Zealand’s unique natural history and providing construction jobs right now, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We know improving the quality of New Zealand’s infrastructure is vital to growing our economy and helping Kiwis with the cost … Read more

Proposals to support rock lobster fishery

Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposals to cut the rock lobster catch on Northland’s east coast to allow the fishery to recover. “Rock lobster, which plays an important role in the marine ecosystem, is prized by commercial, recreational and customary fishers,” Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The proposals that … Read more

It takes a Villain to catch a villain – new dog team for Fiji

Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police is congratulating Fijian Police Officer Corporal Sailasa Kerekere and his dog Villain on their graduation from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham today. Corporal Kerekere marked the occasion in front of Fiji Police training Sergeant Nuimaia Lawanicina and training staff from the DTC. This is Corporal … Read more

Tasman Police seek help in identifying victims of couple’s fraud web

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman Organised Crime Unit: Police executed a warrant earlier today at a Wanaka address and charged a 28-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman with defrauding a person of $1,044,500 over the past two years. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye said the Tasman Organised … Read more

Insternity Group, Myint Mo Shyan, and MyanLife Partner with KBZ Foundation to Support Mandalay’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction with Modular Building Technology

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – In March of this year, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck the Mandalay region of Myanmar, causing severe casualties and widespread destruction. In response to this emergency, Singapore-based Insternity Group Pte Ltd swiftly partnered with local Myanmar enterprises Myint Mo … Read more

SonicWall Expands Cybersecurity Solutions with Refreshed Next-Generation Firewalls, Unified Management and Integrated ZTNA to Solidify Its Position as the MSP and MSSP Platform of Choice

Source: Media Outreach SonicWall’s latest release features built-in Zero Trust, embedded warranty, and co-managed services empowering partners to deliver scalable, smart security with simplicity and confidence SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – SonicWall today introduced nine new firewalls as part of its Generation 8 portfolio, taking a pivotal step in delivering … Read more

Arrests over Onerahi aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests over an aggravated robbery in Onerahi on Monday afternoon. Whangārei CIB have been investigating after a woman’s bag was taken from her near an alleyway on Ross Street on 11 August, around 3pm. “A woman’s bag was taken after a weapon was allegedly presented at her,” … Read more

Ruakākā death: Name release

Source: New Zealand Police Police can today release the name of a man who died in Ruakākā on Monday. He was local man, 29-year-old Matthew George Taylor. Matthew leaves behind a partner and three young children. “They are all struggling to come to terms with their loss,” Sergeant Simon Craig, from Ruakākā Station, says. “What … Read more

Weather News – Winter sun before a cloudier, wetter weekend – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 14 – Monday 18 August – MetService is forecasting a mix of weather for the rest of the working week, with showers for some, but also plenty of sunny skies. However, a switch back to active weather is on the horizon as wetter, windier weather returns for the second half … Read more

Gaza: Israel threatens to ban major aid organizations as starvation deepens – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children Over 100 organisations call for an end to Israel’s weaponization of aid Despite claims by Israeli authorities that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies since 2 March. Instead of clearing the growing backlog of … Read more

Update: Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Late last night, Police shot two people following a report of a family harm incident at an address in Clyde Street, Bryndwr. Sadly, a woman died at the scene and a man sustained critical injuries. The man is now in a stable … Read more

Te Poi Road closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Te Poi Road, southeast of Matamata, will be closed for some time following a crash between a truck and a pedestrian. It happened just north of the intersection with State Highway 29. Indications are that the pedestrian is seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit will be in attendance. Te Poi Road … Read more

Speech: Competition Law and Policy Institute of New Zealand Conference 2025

Source: New Zealand Government In Government, we’re busy working to grow our economy – and this includes improving competition settings.  Today I can provide an update on where things stand across competition and consumer policy.  I’ll begin with the Commerce Act review and the governance of the Commerce Commission – two areas I know are … Read more